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Programs are accredited by the following organizations:
We invite you to move forward in your educational journey by submitting your application for admission. All applications to the School of Leadership and Education Sciences graduate programs are carefully considered by our faculty using a holistic review process that considers all components submitted along with the application.
COAMFTE Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education CACREP Commission for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Education Programs CTC Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Please visit us online for current application deadlines, admissions requirements and information about upcoming events for prospective students at www.sandiego.edu/soles/admission-and-aid/.
NCATE* National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
For admissions advising on SOLES graduate programs, please contact the SOLES Office of Admissions and Outreach at solesadmissions@sandiego.edu.
WASC Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Information in this prospectus is current as of August 2017 and is subject to change.
*Note: NCATE is a subsidiary of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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University of San Diego
School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES)
For more than six decades, the University of San Diego has been dedicated to providing a values-based education with a mission grounded in Catholic social teachings.
The SOLES community is one of collaboration, not competition. You will build relationships with faculty members who are leaders in their fields, and you will learn with fellow students representing a diverse mix of backgrounds, interests and cultures. Our students thrive with personalized care: in small, discussion-based classes; in individualized faculty advising; and with the support of staff members who put students first.
Students are encouraged to explore how faith and reason are compatible in education, and to develop strong moral convictions. The university welcomes students, faculty and staff of all faiths, and believes all people benefit from the examination of other traditions.
Contents 2 Programs Offered 3 Department of Counseling & Marital
and Family Therapy 3 MA in Counseling 4 MA in Marital and Family Therapy 5 Department of Leadership Studies 5 PhD in Leadership Studies
6 MA in Leadership Studies 6 MA in Higher Education Leadership 8 MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management 9 Graduate Certificate Program 9 Undergraduate Programs
You will have access to events, guest speakers and symposia representing the best and brightest from around the world. Past events have included:
11 Department of Learning and Teaching 11 Master’s Credential Cohort
• Forum on School Violence and Mental Health
(MEd Programs) 11 Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Credentials 11 Special Education: Preliminary Education Specialist Credential 11 Academy for Catholic Teaching (ACT) 11 MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literacy and Culture 12 Online MEd Programs 12 Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction 12 Specialization in School Leadership 12 Specialization in Literacy and Digital Learning 12 Specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) 12 Specialization in Inclusive Learning- Special Education and Universal Design 13 Certificate Programs 14 Undergraduate Programs
• Nonprofit Governance Symposium • Association of African American Educators’ 25th Annual Conference • Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference • Helping Others Hold On • Women’s Higher Education Leadership Summit
We are Changemakers As a prominent education and human services school, our initiatives include confronting important human challenges. Through our centers and departments, we marshal academic expertise from across the disciplinary spectrum to produce research and programming of contemporary social relevance. We strive to contribute to the dialogue surrounding the challenges of educating our citizenry for the workplace of the 21st century, meeting the leadership and management needs of the nonprofit and public sectors, addressing the social-emotional needs of our community through clinical work, and addressing teaching and learning issues locally, nationally and globally. Students at SOLES don’t just gain hands-on experience in their fieldwork in the San Diego community. They also strive to make a difference in their placements by applying what they learn in the classroom to create positive social change. Changemaking and attention to issues of social justice are traditions at USD — compassionate service and the creation of an inclusive community are part of our core values. The university has received a designation as an Ashoka University Changemaker Campus in recognition of our important work in social change.
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Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
Programs Offered DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING & MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY
MA in Counseling, with specializations in: • Clinical Mental Health Counseling • School Counseling
MA in Marital and Family Therapy DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Undergraduate Programs • Army ROTC • Leadership Studies Minor • Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy Minor • Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate Program DEPARTMENT OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
PhD in Leadership Studies, with specializations in:
Master’s Credential Cohort Programs
• Higher Education Leadership
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential
• Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership and Management • Organizational Leadership and Consulting • Teaching, Learning and Leadership • Individualized program
MA in Leadership Studies, with specializations in: • Organizational Leadership and Consulting • PK-12 Public and Private School Leadership • Individualized program
MA in Higher Education Leadership, with specializations in: • Higher Education Administration • Student Affairs • Community College Leadership
MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Program • Certificate in Nonprofit Management* • Certificate in Leadership Coaching
• MEd in Special Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Inclusive Learning- Special Education and Universal Design
Certificate Programs • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Certificate of Teaching in Independent and Parochial Schools* • Character Education Specialist Certificate** • Mobile Technology Learning Certificate** * Program developed in partnership with St. Katherine College of Professional and Continuing Education
Undergraduate Programs
• MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential
• Combined BA/MEd Teacher Education Program (CTEP)
MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literacy and Culture Online MEd Programs for Experienced Teachers Master’s of Education (MEd)
This specialization is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and has two concentrations: 1. A 48-unit course sequence to fulfill the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2. A 63-unit course sequence to fulfill the PPS Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and be eligible for the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences In the 48-unit PPS Concentration, students plan to work as professional school counselors in elementary, middle, and high schools. In the 63-unit PPS plus LPCC Eligibility concentration, students plan to work in traditional schools and have an interest in working in clinical settings such as those serving children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral needs.
** Program is in partnership with USD’s Division
Master’s Credential Cohort Programs Academy for Catholic Teaching (ACT)
• MEd in Special Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Our clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marital and family therapy students have a lot to offer the world, and we recognize that the world has a great deal to offer them. That is why we incorporate global and cross-cultural perspectives into our curriculum, and encourage all students to reflect on how they can make a positive impact on the systems in which we all live, work and learn. Our programs share a commitment to putting this knowledge into action locally, nationally and globally to serve diverse and underserved populations. We train our counselors and therapists to employ evidence-based approaches, and to critically evaluate the impact of their practices.
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Specialization
MA in Counseling, with a specialization in School Counseling
• Education minor
• Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities • Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
MA in Counseling, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
• Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Clinical mental health counseling students complete a broad-based and comprehensive clinical training specialization that prepares them to pursue licensure as professional clinical counselors (LPCC) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, as well as other states throughout the country.
• Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP) NAVY ROTC
Licensed professional clinical counselors practice independently in a variety of settings — such as hospitals, community mental health agencies, colleges and universities — supporting and treating clients who struggle with everything from adjusting to life to serious mental illnesses. The CMHC specialization uses an evidence-based clinical practice approach with an emphasis on addressing the wellness and mental health needs of underserved and culturally diverse populations in San Diego County.
• Curriculum and Instruction Specialization • Inclusive Learning - Special Education and Universal Design Specialization • Literacy and Digital Learning Specialization
Each student engages in further study of specific clinical issues and populations through practicums, research and professional development, and completes a minimum of 725 hours of supervised clinical experience during his or her graduate program.
• School Leadership Specialization
Candidates in both concentrations develop knowledge and skills in student advocacy as well as in the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive, resultsbased guidance and counseling programs for diverse student populations. Each student is placed with a credentialed school counselor in a San Diego area school and accumulates a minimum of 600 hours of supervised experience, and completes a yearlong action research project. Practicum and fieldwork experience includes a combination of individual and group counseling related to social, academic, and career development issues.
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MA in Marital and Family Therapy The marital and family therapy program prepares family therapists to work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. We promote the use of a biopsychosocial model in therapy, with an emphasis on understanding clients from a relational or systemic perspective. This methodology has been described in our faculty members’ nationally recognized books, Essential Skills in Family Therapy and Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists. Students complete a 12-month clinical practicum in which they accumulate a minimum of 500 direct client contact hours, and receive more than 200 hours of supervision from faculty and practicum site supervisors. Students have the option to complete an emphasis in medical family therapy. The program meets guidelines to prepare students for licensure as marriage and family therapists in California and other states, and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Graduates go on to work in a variety of settings, including community mental health agencies, private practice and medical settings — and some continue their studies in PhD programs. Recent Faculty Publications
• Martin, I. & Carey, J. (in press). Policy, Policy Research and Implications in the USA. In Carey, Harris, Aluede, & Lee .(Eds.) The International Handbook of Policy Research on School-Based Counseling. New York, NY: Springer Publishing. • Garland, A. F., Lebensohn-Chialvo, F., Hall, K. G., & Cameron, E. N. (in press). Capitalizing on scientific advances to improve access and
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quality of children’s mental health care. Special Issue on Mental Health and Social Justice. Behavioral Sciences & the Law.
A Sample of Practicum, Internship and Fieldwork Sites Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
• Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System • Center for Community Solutions • Community Research Foundation: Heartland Center plus other programs • Juvenile Court and Community Schools • North County Lifeline • Southern California American Indian Resource Center • San Diego Center for Children • Veterans Village of San Diego School Counseling:
• Army and Navy Academy • Balboa Elementary School • Helix Charter High School • Juvenile Court and Community Schools • La Presa Middle School • Meadowbrook Middle School • Our Lady’s School • San Pasqual Academy
Department of Leadership Studies
Why SOLES? With our commitment to social justice and multiculturalism, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences prepares students to become catalysts for change, so they can use their passion, skills, and knowledge to contribute to our diverse society.
Our leadership programs are designed to prepare students for leadership roles or academic positions in a wide variety of settings including education, organizational consulting, for-profit organizations, the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, and more. The academic process is enriched by practical experiences that bring theory out of the classroom and into professional practice. Together they create reflection-in-action that results in deep learning and problem solving, allowing students to become modern leaders in whatever system they seek to change.
SOLES is recognized for • Academic Excellence
Our programs are designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals or can be completed on a full-time basis. Coursework takes place in the evening and on some weekends. Many, but not all, of our leadership studies students work full time while completing their degrees or credentials.
• Accessible Faculty • Inclusive Education • International Opportunity • Applied Learning • Personalized Advising • Academic Innovation • Leadership Development SOLES students appreciate our small class sizes and applied learning model. Our programs give students the theoretical basis and practical skills for success in their fields. Most programs include field experiences in schools, nonprofits, mental health agencies, hospitals and other organizations throughout the San Diego community.
PhD in Leadership Studies, with specializations in: • Higher Education Leadership • Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership and Management • Organizational Leadership and Consulting • Teaching, Learning and Leadership • Individualized program
Marital and Family Therapy:
• Catholic Charities • Kickstart • Rady Children’s Outpatient Psychiatry • Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital • St. Vincent de Paul Village • UCSD Eating Disorders Program • UCSD Department of Family Medicine • UCSD Department of Pediatrics • UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services • UCSD Center for Eating and Healthy Activity Research
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Our doctoral degree in leadership studies was the first program of its kind when created nearly 40 years ago. The program is grounded in a theoretical framework designed to challenge our students’ perspectives of successful leadership practices, and provide them with the theoretical background, methodological and practical tools to affect positive and sustainable change in our global community. Our doctoral students are teachers, administrators, mid- and upper-level executives, nonprofit professionals, military personnel, counselors and leaders in a variety of professional arenas. After graduation, they may become university professors or work as policy analysts, evaluators, consultants, executive coaches or educational administrators.
Coursework includes a firm grounding in leadership theory and practice, and research design and evaluation, and is designed to enable students to explore, understand and critique theories, concepts, competencies, values and ethics related to leadership. The program is highly customizable and students work closely with their faculty advisors to design a specialized program of study tailored to their goals. Recent Dissertation Topics Include:
• Clients as Voting Board Members: A Mixed Methods Examination of San Diego County Nonprofit Human Services Organizations • Curricular Instruction of Global Leadership at Colleges and Universities in the United States • Examining Hybrid-Gift Philanthropy in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics: A Mixed Methods Study • Faith and Homelessness: Examining the Influence of the Faith-Based Component of a Transitional Housing Program on the Attitudes and Behaviors of Homeless Men • Low-Fee Private Schools in West Africa: Case Studies from Burkina Faso and Ghana • Neither Here nor There: Transformational Leadership and Cultural Intelligence in Presidents of U.S. Accredited Universities Located in Foreign Countries • The Impact of After School Tutoring on Math Achievement: Perceptions of African American Males and Those that Teach Them • Walking With the Invisible: How TESOL and Communities of Practice Can Create Change Across the California Community College System
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MA in Leadership Studies, with specializations in: • Organizational Leadership and Consulting • Leadership Coaching • Individualized program* This program seeks to develop knowledgeable, ethical, caring and inclusive leaders for a diverse and changing society. We prepare “practitioner-scholars” to make significant contributions in a variety of organizational settings. We aspire to enhance students’ capacity to lead in ways that are creative, caring and inspirational. Students develop their understanding of leadership by studying leadership theories and research, and by examining best practices, ethics and organizational change. Our students work in business, government, nonprofit organizations, the military, education and other professions, and develop their leadership skills within a specific organizational context. Our alumni are employed as educational administrators, business executives, instructors and consultants at a variety of schools and organizations. * Additional specializations may be available. Please visit www.sandiego.edu/ soles/academics/ma-leadership-studies/ for the latest information.
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All our students complete an internship that allows them to explore new career options, deepen their knowledge of an existing area, or learn new skills and competencies, all while working closely with faculty who guide them through their internship. Samples of Internship Sites:
• The Center for Creative Leadership • VA Medical Center La Jolla • High Tech High Charter Management Organization • InSync Consulting • International Changemakers Foundation • Northrop Grumman • Linda Vista Community Collaborative • COMPASS Family Center • Nativity Prep Academy Additionally, students complete a final project that integrates their knowledge and experiences during the program.
MA in Higher Education Leadership, with specializations in:
Samples of Student AffairsGraduate Assistantship Placements:
in post-secondary education. This program prepares students for leadership roles in administration and student affairs at two-year and four-year colleges and universities in departments that include student activities, multicultural student affairs, athletics, military student affairs, academic advising, residential life, admissions and financial aid.
• Center for Health and Wellness Promotion • Center for Student Success • Outdoor Adventures • Residential Life • Student Leadership, Involvement and Changemaking
The curriculum includes coursework on leadership theory and practice, as well as electives in student development, higher educational administration, higher education policy and multicultural counseling. The program familiarizes students with the complexities of the postsecondary system at all levels, and exposes them to relevant research, and contemporary issues facing leaders working in higher education.
• Associated Students • Student Organizations • Women’s Center • Graduate/Law Student Life • Greek Life - Interfraternity Council • Greek Life - Panhellenic Council • United Front Multicultural Center • Center for Inclusion and Diversity • USD Office of Sustainability
Students who are not already employed in colleges and universities often hold student affairs graduate assistantships through a joint effort between SOLES and USD’s Division of Student Affairs, which is designed to integrate professional practice and theory.
• Restorative Justice
• Higher Education Administration • Student Affairs • Community College Leadership Our students are professionals working in, or aspiring to, a career
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Why SOLES? Global Citizenship
MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
In the process students learn how to be politically and technically proficient in bringing best practices to nonprofit organizations and philanthropies. Many of these products are housed in an online library of best practice resources. Find them at www.sandiego.edu/ nponline.
This program is designed for nonprofit professionals who are asking: • How do I maximize my impact? • How do I lead my nonprofit successfully in a world of scarce resources? • How do I master the art of change management? • How do I discover who I am as a leader?
This program provides: • Service. We provide hands-on assistance to nonprofits and philanthropies. • Solutions. We drive innovation through consulting and research.
The program is designed for individuals who want to be part of an intentional learning community of practitioners and scholars who are embedded in the field. It offers an integrated course of study that melds state-of-the-art leadership theory with proven management models, strategies and tools designed to teach professionals how to create and manage highperformance organizations.
Samples of Applied Projects:
• Bylaws: United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County • Lobbying Campaign: Stand Up for Rosie • Governing Board Handbook: Country Montessori School of Poway • Code of Ethics: GreaterGoal • Marketing Strategy: Surfers for Cetaceans • Research Project: KROC Fit Kids
The curriculum is focused on applied learning, which facilitates the transfer of knowledge from theory to practice. Each semester students produce organizational audits, governance documents and development plans, or create community-organizing campaigns (among other products).
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Graduate Certificate Programs The Department of Leadership Studies is proud to offer certificates in leadership coaching and nonprofit
management in partnership with the university’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education. Learn more online at http://pce.sandiego. edu.
Undergraduate Programs Army ROTC
USD Army ROTC serves the greater region of San Diego County to train students to become future officers in our armed forces, as well as leaders in the civilian sector. Minor in Leadership Studies
SOLES weaves international experiences into the fabric of its learning community — so students are prepared to work and live as global citizens. All master’s and doctoral students participate in an international experience designed to support the growth of cultural competency in each student. Our goal is to inform best practices in working with culturally diverse populations locally, nationally and globally. For many students, this experience will include a one- to two-week course abroad. For students who prefer to stay in southern California, this experience may be fulfilled through research or coursework on international issues. To learn more, go to www.sandiego. edu/soles/global-center.
This undergraduate minor offers students the opportunity to engage in critical reflection and inquiry around their practice of leadership with a strong emphasis on personal development.
Coursework abroad is coordinated through the SOLES Global Center. Past global courses include: • Cognition and Learning in Japan
Minor in Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy
• International Comparative Education in Oxford
This undergraduate minor allows for reflection on changes occurring in this economically important sector and studies its philanthropic environment. Through hands-on learning students develop basic professional skills that can support them in their future careers.
• Family Development in New Zealand • Multicultural Counseling in Spain or Jamaica • Fieldwork Seminar in Kenya • Community Models of Leadership: From Noticing to Mindful Action in Sri Lanka • Participatory Decision Making in the Mondragon Cooperative in Spain
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Department of Learning and Teaching Our aspiring teachers are poised to make a difference in education with access to a K-12 classroom every term. Our students are immersed in practical learning environments each semester of their program. Their coursework takes an interactive and dynamic approach utilizing new technologies in education in a well-built learning community. The faculty-student collaboration, globally focused learning and high quality field experience are just a few elements that make USD’s learning and teaching programs stand out.
Master’s Credential Cohort (MCC) Program The MCC programs are designed to prepare effective teachers through coursework and field experiences leading to an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction and Preliminary California Teaching Credential or an MEd in Special Education. The programs emphasize the connection between theory and practice, weaving together university-based coursework and thoughtfully designed field experiences. Candidates in the programs develop the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to flourish in their own classrooms, as well as the critical habits of mind and reflective practices that will allow them to grow as educators throughout their careers. Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher Preparation
This program includes two semesters of student teaching at two different grade levels and a cohort-based curriculum designed to foster collaboration and community. Upon successful completion of CalTPA, a state-mandated, program-embedded performance assessment, our students are recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (for elementary school) or the Preliminary Single Subject Credential (for middle or high school). Special Education Teacher Preparation
Our special education program prepares candidates to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities from kindergarten through 22 years of age. Nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, our special education program offers the combination of theory and practical experience that provides graduates with a solid understanding, knowledge and skill set to function as highly effective special educators. Academy for Catholic Teaching (ACT)
ACT is a University of San Diego and San Diego Diocesan Collaborative. ACT is centered on the following three pillars: Service through teaching, Living in community and Spirituality. ACT is a three-year program that creates pathways to teach in San Diego’s K-12 Catholic schools, while earning a Master of Education degree and Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential or Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential in the state of California.
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MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literacy and Culture Our master’s students in TESOL, literacy and culture develop a scholarly and practical approach to literacy and second language instruction. This program offers candidates a theoretical basis and practical knowledge in teaching English as a second and foreign language. Candidates are prepared to work effectively in adult education settings, such as community colleges, universities, adult education centers, and language academies in the United States and abroad. The program focuses on culture, linguistics, second language acquisition and methodology of teaching English, including alignment with required standards and a sound understanding of the complexities of working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations. The program offers intensive field experiences in TESOL classrooms in community colleges and adult learning settings, including USD’s own on-campus English Language Academy.
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Online Programs for Experienced Teachers These 100 percent online graduate degrees provide K-12 teachers with a strong research-based curricular foundation and immediate practical classroom applications. The program places an emphasis on 21st century skills, equity and social justice, classroom inquiry and a professional response to the Common Core Standards. Each degree can be completed in as little as 20 months and allows teachers to continue to work full time through the flexibility of online learning. The online MEd can be earned through the completion of 10 courses (three units each) for 30 units of coursework and consists of five foundation courses, including a capstone action research project, and five specialization courses. Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
This program focuses on the design, delivery and assessment of lessons, units and programs, and teaches students to systematically examine both their own practices and leading national and international exemplars.
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This specialization is the most flexible online degree option as it allows students to choose from the different specialization courses in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive Education, and Literacy and Digital Learning offered each semester. This provides students with a personalized approach in obtaining their MEd. Specialization in School Leadership
The School Leadership specialization is designed for experienced K-12 educators who aspire to leadership roles. A five-course specialization sequence addresses data-driven decision-making, instructional leadership, professional learning communities, meaningful engagement with families and communities, and ethical and professional norms. All courses are grounded in a social justice foundation. Specialization in Literacy and Digital Learning
This specialization helps students integrate new media into their classroom to improve reading, writing and language development. Designed for English and language arts teachers, elementary educators and content area teachers, the MEd
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Certificate Programs
in Literacy and Digital Learning responds to the Common Core State Standards and supports the development of evidence-based best practices.
Certificate programs may be completed independently or in conjunction with master’s degrees in the Department of Learning and Teaching. For more information on the certificate programs listed below, please visit www.sandiego.edu/soles/ academics.
Specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM)
The MEd in STEAM takes STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to the next level by adding arts (liberal, social, manual, physical and fine arts) to the framework for integrated instruction. The MEd in STEAM empowers teachers to employ a project-based learning approach that crosses all of these disciplines in solving everyday problems.
Available certificates include:
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Certificate of Teaching in Independent and Parochial Schools* • Character Education Development Certificate** • STEAM Certification**
Specialization in Inclusive LearningSpecial Education and Universal Design
* Program developed in partnership with St. Katherine College
The MEd in UDL and Inclusive Education employs a framework that maximizes learning opportunities for all students, whether they have disabilities, are non-native English speakers or are gifted. Using the UDL framework, teachers strengthen inclusive classrooms and expand their understanding of student ability.
** Program is in partnership with USD’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education
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Life in San Diego
Graduate student organizations include:
Think of San Diego and the first thing that probably comes to mind is the near-perfect climate and 70 miles of pristine beaches. California’s second-largest city and the nation’s eighth largest, San Diego has a population of over 1.3 million people.
• SOLES Graduate Student Association (SGSA) • Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) • Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society in Counseling • Latino/a/x Graduate Student Association (LGSA) • Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA) • Graduate Rainbow Connection
It’s home to a thriving music, theater and arts scene, and has the largest concentration of museums on the west coast in historic Balboa Park, which also houses the world famous San Diego Zoo. The University of San Diego is ideally situated just a few miles north of downtown San Diego, on a mesa overlooking the city and the Pacific Ocean.
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Employer Perspectives
Teaching Credentials for Undergraduate Students
“When the Cajon Valley Union School District offered an early retirement incentive which led to about 60 vacancies for teachers. Our first call was to the University of San Diego. The USD teacher education program is exceptional to say the least. USD candidates come prepared both for the present and the future. Graduates from this program are highly sought after.”
Undergraduates may complete coursework and student teaching for a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, Single Subject Credential or Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities concurrently with their bachelor’s degree. Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP)
ITPP is a collaborative partnership between the San Diego Community College District and USD to provide an accessible 4-year pathway for a diverse pool of undergraduate baccalaureate math, science or engineering students to become credentialed teachers. Education Minor
Our minor in education is open to USD undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in educationrelated fields, as well as those who aim to contribute to the educational community as volunteers, researchers, parents and community members. Students gain valuable knowledge about PK-12 schools, students and learning processes, and the impact of structural, linguistic, cultural and economic factors on student success and teaching practices.
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– David Miyashiro, PhD, superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District
“An essential and impressive quality of the USD teacher education program is its firm and longstanding commitment to social justice and equity.” – Larry Rosenstock, chief executive officer, High Tech High
“Teachers applying to Del Lago Academy from the USD credentialing program often rise to the top of our applicant pool. They are simply well-prepared for our approach to educating our scholars.” – Keith Nuthall, principal, Del Lago Academy
“As the academic director of the English Language Academy, a rigorous English language program at USD, I am always looking for outstanding instructors. Fortunately, I haven’t had to look further than the graduates of the master’s program in TESOL, literacy and
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culture … In our summer program, over half of the instructors are SOLES graduates. The program’s dual focus on theory and practical teaching skills has produced professionals with the passion and knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of our students.”
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall is located on the northwestern corner of the USD campus, overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Our campus neighbors are the Copley Library and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.
– Deborah Sundmacher, academic director, USD English Language Academy
Our graduates have gone on to work in a diverse range of K-12 and adult education settings including the following: • High Tech High Schools • Summit Schools • Del Lago Academy • English Language Academy • Gompers Preparatory School • Dozier-Libby Medical High School • San Diego Unified School District • Chula Vista Union School District • Palomar Community College District • Escondido Unified School District • Poway Unified School District • Cajon Valley School District • Japan Women’s University • Dalian Neusoft University of Information in China • San Dieguito Union School District • Sweetwater Unified School District • Shanghai American School
Our state-of-the-art, 80,000-squarefoot building includes:
Graduate Student Life The hub of student life, USD’s 50,000-square-foot Student Life Pavilion (SLP) features large, open workspaces and student lounges, a dozen sophisticated dining options, a natural foods grocery store and offices for student organizations. The SLP hosts the Graduate Student Council and includes the Graduate and Law Student Commons, a group study and meeting space that fosters community and hosts programs including the Leaders on Campus breakfast, career development workshops, faculty luncheons, wellness programs, wine and cheese mixers, graduate women’s circles and San Diego excursions. The SOLES Graduate Student Association (SGSA) is a student-governed association supporting the development of a professional, scholastic and social community in SOLES. The SGSA hosts a number of social events for SOLES students and faculty, including a holiday celebration and happy hour networking events. The SGSA also awards professional development grants to SOLES students to support their research interests.
• 13 classroom spaces, including our Executive Classroom • The Warren Auditorium, which seats 188 for special events and guest speakers • Faculty and staff offices for our four departments • Two computer labs • A reading room and two living rooms for students • Observation rooms with recording capacity for counseling and MFT students • Two team project rooms • A family room and several family restrooms • Bert’s Bistro
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Centers and Institutes
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall is home to the School of Leadership and Education Sciences and our 10 affiliated centers and institutes: • Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research • Center for Education Policy and Law (CEPAL) • Character Education Resource Center • Global Center • Institute for Entrepreneurship in Education • The Nonprofit Institute • Manchester Family Child Development Center • Mobile Technology Learning Center (MTLC) • Hansen Summer Institute Navy ROTC
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp Unit is headquartered at USD in SOLES. The mission of NROTC is to develop battalion members morally, mentally and physically while imbuing them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. College graduates commission as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. For more information on the Navy ROTC program visit www.sandiego. edu/nrotc/.
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Financial Aid
Why SOLES?
One of USD’s highest priorities is to ensure that sufficient financial support is available to all eligible students. The first step in applying for aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Eligible students are considered for a combination of need-based grant and loan funding from the university’s Office of Financial Aid.
Advantages of the Torero Network
Many students also benefit from scholarships, fellowships and loans offered by SOLES. Please go to our website for more information and application procedures. www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissionand-aid/ www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissionand-aid/scholarships/ International Students
Though international students are not eligible to receive funding from the Office of Financial Aid, they are encouraged to apply for SOLES scholarships, as well as support from their governments and private sources. SOLES has been proud to host a number of Fulbright scholars from other nations. Veterans
Our school welcomes veterans and their families, and is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Graduate Assistantships
Many students work in graduate assistantships throughout campus. Other on-campus work opportunities are available and listed with the USD Career Development Center.
U N IVE R S ITY O F SA N D I EG O / S O LE S M A S T ER ’S AN D D O C TO R AL PR O G R A MS
SOLES’ graduates join a Torero alumni network of more than 60,000 USD alumni living in all 50 states and 103 countries. There are 25 regional chapters offering events nationwide including lifelong learning seminars, networking events, volunteering opportunities and cultural experiences. Additionally, SOLES keeps its alumni apprised of its accomplishments and further opportunities to engage with SOLES’ faculty, students and alumni through its annual Dean’s Report and its Horizons newsletters. Alumni are invited to attend SOLES events, which cover a variety of themes and topics of professional interest and continued learning, as well as networking and social opportunities. We greatly appreciate our alumni who volunteer their time to share their expertise with each other and our student community.
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